DRAGON BALL Z

What is it about your topic that has created such hardcore fans who are willing to spend their hard-earned money on the merchandise and discuss the show ad nauseam?

• Because it's something that they want to spend their money on. They are willing to spend their hard earned money because they saved up their hard earned money to buy it.

• Looking back at all the topics listed, what do you see is a common thread amongst all of the entertainment options?

• That they have all the fans

What are some reasons people love entertainment topics such as these so much? – What is it about entertainment that causes such hardcore fandom?

• Because it is entertaining to watch and it's something that a lot of people love

• What is wish fulfillment, escapism, audience surrogate, character identification and how does it relate to your hardcore fandom?

• Dragon Ball Z is one of the most iconic anime and manga series to come out of Japan. Infamous for its overly drawn-out fights and dramatic "power up sequences", the anime also has a rather distinct art style. It's this style that French artist Pierre-Marie Lenoir has used in his series of Superhero "fusions" - fusing famous western heroes